Abu dhabi: The Government Experience Exchange Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs organised a series of visits for participants of the International Education Leadership Programme to explore the UAE’s best practices in education. The initiative is part of a specialised programme aimed at empowering participants and equipping them with the expertise needed to develop educational policies and strategies.
According to Emirates News Agency, the International Education Leadership Programme aimed to promote the exchange of best practices and educational policies, build a network of collaboration among education leaders from around the world, and enable them to develop strategies that keep pace with global transformations. The programme highlighted the UAE’s innovative experiences in advancing the quality of education.
The programme, overseen by experts from the UAE Government, brought together 27 leaders from 17 countries, including three Ministers of Education from Paraguay, Syria, and Montenegro, as well as undersecretaries, academics, and education experts. It featured knowledge visits to government entities, leading educational institutions and universities, and specialised workshops and meetings with 18 Emirati experts.
International Education Leadership Programme encompassed several key pillars, including strategies for developing and enhancing the quality of education, building the institutional capacities of educational organisations, and anticipating the future of education while exploring the impact of modern technologies on academic performance. Participants engaged in knowledge visits to prominent institutions such as the Ministry of Education, Khalifa University, and New York University Abu Dhabi, among others.
Mohammed Al Qasim, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Education, welcomed the delegation to the Zayed Educational Complex in Al Warqaa. He briefed them on the latest developments the Ministry has begun implementing in the public education sector for the 2025-2026 academic year, highlighting the integration of artificial intelligence as a key pillar in the Ministry’s development efforts.
Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Assistant Minister for Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Experience Exchange, affirmed the UAE’s commitment to education development as essential to comprehensive national development. He noted that the International Education Leadership Programme represents the UAE’s vision for experience exchange and global educational partnerships, contributing to innovative strategies for the future of education.
The UAE Government Experience Exchange Programme, launched in 2018, aims to transfer best government practices and expertise to sister and friendly countries, strengthening cooperation in government modernisation and development. The programme has successfully established global partnerships, building institutional capacities and improving government performance through experience exchange in strategic planning and leadership in government services.